In its second season, the spy parody remains my favorite animated series, thanks to its retro visual design--this is a cartoon for the age of Mad Men--and the vicious, dead-aim put-downs that make up most of the dialogue. [14 Mar 2011, p.42]

The trick to Archer is that you have to listen--and watch--carefully. What can be seen and heard on the surface is outlandish, but the real genius of the show is to be found in its seemingly offhand sight gags and throwaway lines.

Here's the thing that makes Archer so great to watch: LAYERS. This show rewards the viewer by delivering a show that works better and betterHere's the thing that makes Archer so great to watch: LAYERS. This show rewards the viewer by delivering a show that works better and better the more you watch it. The first time you watch an episode it'll make you laugh just with the funny double entendres, crisp animation showing a prostitute loving secret agent blowing the hell out of some bad guys, and the great quips from some pretty amazing voice artists. But this show really shines when you begin to notice all the attention to detail in the script. Almost every episode will start a new inside joke that will build to a great payoff. Or the all of the subtle references the show throws out that you don't need to get in order to enjoy the show, but will make a rewatch just as good as the first time around. This happens a lot.... they'll throw out a reference, you'll have no idea who they're talking about, then you'll randomly see that persons name and be like "Hey that was on Archer!" The show is great. You can relax and laugh at all the easier stuff or you can pay a little more attention and get these much more clever jokes that are begging to be noticed....

I thought it couldn't get any better that the first season and it was ten folds better! The greatest animated comedy on TV for me... NeverI thought it couldn't get any better that the first season and it was ten folds better! The greatest animated comedy on TV for me... Never have I seen a group of characters so Hilarius and well developed... hats off to the creator..…Expand

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Archer is killing it this season. From the Wee Baby Shamus arc to amping up the sheer WTF factor, Archer is making season 2 great. The only problem is it only comes on once a week. Between Archer and Justified FX has two of the best shows on television right now.…Expand

This show is great in the sense that you need to re-watch it in order to catch everything. There are literally so many great jokes and storiesThis show is great in the sense that you need to re-watch it in order to catch everything. There are literally so many great jokes and stories that you need to watch an episode twice to just get all of them. I love how they actually develop stories, unlike other animated comedies that are simply one-shot episodes. Props to Archer for delivering on all of my wishes for a good and goofy animated comedy!…Expand

Better than the first season, it's funnier, more action packed, and the characters are better, so if you liked the first season you'll loveBetter than the first season, it's funnier, more action packed, and the characters are better, so if you liked the first season you'll love this one even more, you will be rolling on the floor, but don't let this one around kids, a must watch.…Expand

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Another perfect season of archer. It gets a little dull when Archer gets cancer, but is hilarious. Still funnier than Family Guy and South Park or any animated comedy.…Expand

I really loved season 1, not liking season 2 nearly as much. It might grow on me but so far it feels forced and poorly written by comparison.I really loved season 1, not liking season 2 nearly as much. It might grow on me but so far it feels forced and poorly written by comparison. Shame, I was really looking forward to this.…Expand